Sara Seager
Sara Seager is an acclaimed astrophysicist and professor at MIT, known for her pioneering work in exoplanet research.
Born in Toronto, she overcame a difficult childhood and social challenges to become a leading figure in her field.
Seager has received numerous accolades, including a MacArthur "genius" grant, and has led NASA projects.
Her memoir reveals her personal struggles, including the loss of her first husband to cancer and her journey as a single mother.
Diagnosed with autism as an adult, Seager's unique perspective informs both her scientific work and her writing.
Her story is one of resilience, intellectual curiosity, and the pursuit of understanding our place in the universe.